Which outcome results when an Inca rope bridge exceeds distributed loading limits?

💡 Explanation

Excessive load increases bridge sag from plastic deformation (Creep), because rope fibers permanently stretch. Therefore overextension occurs, rather than bedrock fractures because it depends on cumulative weight distribution.

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